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Bluetongue hits sheep numbers at Sommet de l’èlevage
Nevan McKiernan
Trading and moving livestock within France has become very difficult as a result of the Bluetongue virus. Nevan McKiernan reports from the Sommet d'elevage show in France.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
McHugh Bros take champion spot at Donegal Cheviot Breeders Sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from the annual Donegal Cheviot sheep breeders show and sale.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
Gortnagross flock tops Ballymena Border Leicester sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballymena livestock mart for the 109th annual show and sale of Border Leicesters.
English Mule working well on large-scale lowland sheep farm
Rachel Gallagher reports from her trip to Scotland to visit the farm of Dugie Rennie.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
Camera at the Mart: successful southwest Shorthorn sale
The Southwest Shorthorn Breeders Club saw 40 pedigree cattle go through the ring in Macroom Mart last weekend, with close to a full clearance, reports Tommy Moyles.
2 October 2024 Markets
Swaledale ewes at the heart of Birniehall Farm
Rachel Gallagher reports from her trip to Scotland to visit the farm of Jimmy Bell and Rachel Buckle Porter.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
South of Ireland Lanark sale tops at €5,000
Rachel Gallagher reports from Roscommon mart for the 3rd annual South of Ireland Lanark sheep breeders show and sale.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
Une Star ET tops Goldstar Charolais sale at €12,200
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the Goldstar Charolais sale which took place over the weekend.
1 October 2024 Pedigree
Young Irish breeders conquer Aberdeen Angus youth finals
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from Irish Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society youth development finals which took place in Thurles Mart last weekend.
1 October 2024 Pedigree
Young Stock Podcast: Irish Angus association’s secretary on buyer-led breeding
This week, Noel Bardon discusses all things Irish Aberdeen Angus with breed association secretary Shane Murphy.
30 September 2024 Podcast
Garvan Captain takes home the top price at Swaledale premier
Rachel Gallagher reports from the South of Ireland Swaledale sheep breeders’ association show and sale held in Ballybofey and Stranorlar Mart on Saturday past.
25 September 2024 Breeding & health
Doaghbeg Flock delivers at Donegal Dutch Spotted sale
Rachel Gallagher reports form the Irish Dutch Spotted sheep society Donegal regional sale.
25 September 2024 Breeding & health